Almost Eden Bleeding Heart Vine
Best vibrant climber for gardeners seeking healthy and well packaged live plants.
A reliable, evergreen tropical climber that brings vibrant, butterfly-shaped blooms to shaded areas. It thrives in containers or landscapes, offering long-lasting color from spring through fall while attracting local pollinators.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact visual interest for vertical spaces
- Homeowners looking to establish privacy screens or shade quickly
- Nature enthusiasts wanting to support local wildlife and biodiversity
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners unwilling to move heavy containers indoors seasonally
- Busy plant owners or those living in arid, drought-prone regions
- Minimalist landscapers preferring low-maintenance or slow-growing species
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A reliable magnet for local hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the season.
Bloom Consistency
Offers a long, dependable flowering window from mid-spring through mid-fall.
Versatility
Thrives equally well in containers or trained up vertical garden structures.
Adaptability
Flexible light requirements allow for placement in both sun and shade.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent moisture and specific soil conditions to truly flourish.
Visual Impact
Striking color contrast creates an immediate focal point in any landscape.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Clerodendrum x speciosum
Mature Height
6-12 feet
Hardiness Zones
8B-11
Light Exposure
Full sun to shade
Watering Needs
Average moist to moist
Bloom Time
Mid-spring to mid-fall
Flower Color
Red, lavender, mauve, purple
Soil Type
Fertile, well-drained, acidic
Pot Size
4.5 inch
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